If you have an inner couch potato telling you to just kick back and watch TV this weekend, fighting against it and getting some exercise can actually increase your life expectancy (and ultimately increase how much TV you can ever watch). Exercise is almost always the best choice if you are looking for something to […]
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Participation in sports can bring immense joy, camaraderie, and health benefits. However, injuries are an inevitable part of the athletic journey. Whether you’re a professional athlete or an enthusiastic amateur, the road to recovery is crucial for getting back in the game safely. Physiatry, a medical specialty focused on physical medicine and rehabilitation, plays a
Physiatry and Sports: Getting Back in the Game Safely Read Post »
Proper technique and conditioning in your sport are essential for injury prevention, but focusing on your health off the field can prepare your body to avoid and resist injuries. At ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinic, we are prepared to help treat sports injuries if you sustain one, but we are also available for consultations on injury prevention
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A tear in the upper portion of the labrum where the biceps tendon attaches is known as a SLAP tear. SLAP stands for superior, labral, anterior to, posterior. A SLAP tear can result in shoulder pain, dislocations, and problems using your shoulder. It can be caused by repeated motions in sports or at work, a
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